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Yale University

Yale University, The Office of International Students and Scholars, Suite 201, 246 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510, U.S.A., United States
3.55 / 5 based on 6 reviews.
Description:
Ranked #2 among all U.S. universities by U.S. News and World Report 2001, Yale is a private, independent institution founded in 1701 with a 260-acre campus in New Haven, Connecticut.


Reviews
International Partners
Programmes
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100% of students recommend
6 reviews
Housing
2.5/5
 All experiences (6)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (0)
Languages
3.8/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“Even if you do have a scholarship, remember to bring enough funds for the first month - some things tend to be pretty slow here.” Read Review
AlexanderPfennig, Germany

6 reviews of Yale University

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HOUSING    
by Alexander, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Helps to stay in touch, keeps you informed
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Alexander, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by Alexander, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Alexander, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Managed to fill in a few gaps.
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EXPENSES    
by Alexander, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Alexander, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Some things (telephone company, off-campus internet dial-up) really drive you nuts.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Improve you information management.



FINAL COMMENTS

Even if you do have a scholarship, remember to bring enough funds for the first month - some things tend to be pretty slow here.
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